Tampa Florida Entertainment and Attractions Guide

Author: Robert Ward

There are many attractions in the Tampa Area that you can enjoy.
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Big Red Balloon Sightseeing Adventures offers hot air balloon rides.

Hyde Park is an upscale district in South Tampa. There are many fine shops and restaurants in the area as well as a movie theatre.

Tampa Grand Prix is an entertainment complex with two 18-hole miniature golf courses, a gameroom, and two race tracks. This was previously known as Malibu Grand Prix.

Seminole Gaming Palace - Seminole reservation, casino, Hard Rock Cafe

The Skatepark of Tampa is a world-famous skatepark, with many professional skateboarders flocking to it in January for the Tampa Am, and in March, for the Tampa Pro.

Tampa Union Station is an historic train station between downtown and Ybor City.

Ybor City is a National Historic Landmark District near downtown. It is a hotspot at night (especially on the weekends due to the many nightclubs, bars, restaurants and other entertainment venues in the area). Ybor City and Tampa in general were an integral part of the Florida death metal scene.

West Tampa south of Raymond James Stadium, includes many Cuban and Spanish businesses, along Columbus Drive. Columbus Drive is also known as Boliche Boulevard after a famous Cuban dish. La Teresita, La Ideal, Lincoln Restaurant, The Italian American Club, and the Letter Carriers Hall are some of the well known local gathering places in Tampa. The "Brothers to the Rescue"
Corner monument is in West Tampa at Dale Mabry Highway and Columbus Drive.

The Grand Prix of St. Petersburg runs in neighboring St.
Petersburg. Channelside located next to the Tampa Bay, it contains many arcades,shops,resturants and bars, and an Imax theatre

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Tampa is a city that merges Anglo cool and Latin heat—a melting pot whose cultural ignition induces much vivacity and potent energy. Tampa is situated in western Florida near the coast of the Gulf of Mexico. It is surrounded by Tampa Bay, Clearwater and St. Petersburg. Tampa is on the brink along blue bays and is characterized by a subtropical climate. The area is the home to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a National Football League team, and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, a Major League Baseball team. This location is highly suitable for those who love to live in a place that combines the high dynamism of a metropolitan area and the vibrant feel of sunny-rich climate. Living in Tampa is the right choice for people who want to witness a teeming wildlife amidst the hustling and bustling of city life. Tampa is essentially warm for much of the year. Because of the city’s strong Latino influence, many professionals in Tampa speak Spanish, or at least understand it as a second language. Tampa has been comfortably bilingual from its founding in 1824.

Tampa’s history began when Col. George Mercer Brooke sited his Army post adjacent to a small Cuban fishing village at the mouth of the Hillsborough River. Tampa has gone a long way since then, and over the years, it has evolved into a city of sleek high-rises and serious business types who chuck out the serious and cut loose after work hours. While some call Tampa the Gold Coast because of its economic boom in the 1970's and '80's, others call it the Sun Coast because of its sunny beaches. There are numerous public access beaches left in the Tampa Bay coastal area.

One benefit of living in Tampa is the attractions around us. The most well visited of all is Busch Gardens, which offers a full day of activity and entertainment. There are a lot of activities that can be done in Tampa, even if you have become a permanent resident for a long time. Tampa locals still find awe in visiting their natural wildlife parks. If you are the health buff type, a trip down the Pinellas Trail is sure to offer you a healthy spree of walking, jogging and biking. The Lowry Park Zoo, Clearwater Marine Aquarium, and Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary are suitable places to learn a lot about animals, especially for the kids. St. Petersburg’s Baywalk offers cocktails, dining, shopping as well as hitting the movies.

Tampa area students enjoy generous access to the Hillsborough County Library as well as to its neighborhood branches, which offer area residents an immense amount of information resources and services that include online book clubs, large print books, reciprocal borrowing, books by mail, interlibrary loan, and a talking library. Living in Tampa is also enriching for school children as it integrates learning with environmentalism. A priceless benefit of living in Tampa is its having various park services that ranges from allowing students to enjoy nature to providing them with a venue to relax during stressful weeks. Tampa has over 160 parks, 4 miles of hiking and nature trails and 16 miles of road bike lanes. Apart from the beaches, Tampa also has a number of recreational areas such as baseball and softball fields, football and soccer fields, tennis and racquetball courts, community and craft centers, gymnasiums, picnic areas, golf courses, playgrounds and swimming pools.

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Florida's Suncoast is where you will find the picturesque beachfront communities of Tampa, Clearwater, and St. Petersburg. It isn't unusual for this trio of pristine coastal real estate to be referred to as one area. In fact, the combination of these municipalities, and their proximity to the bay, is more commonly knows as: "The Tampa Bay Area".

The treasure-trio of Tampa - St. Pete - Clearwater share in having award-winning gemstones like sandy, premier beaches and plenty of water related recreational activities. But each city also has its own eclectic flavor that is reflected throughout the various neighborhoods that exist in these towns, and also via the vibrant residents living there.

Tampa, as previously mentioned, is situated near the western coast of Florida. The city of Tampa is located in Hillsborough County and serves as Hillsborough's county seat. Tampa is bordered by the waters of Old Tampa Bay, and Hillsborough Bay, which converge, forming "Tampa Bay," as it flows towards the Gulf of Mexico. Tampa consists of approximately 112 miles of exquisitely beautiful land and 58 miles of the purest water.

Tampa has world famous attractions such as: South Tampa's Hyde Park, with upscale shops, theaters, and restaurants. The Seminole Gaming Palace: A casino located on the Seminole Indian Reservation. The Tampa Grand Prix: An entertainment complex with two race tracks, a game room, and two separate 18-hole miniature golf courses. These and other attractions help to fuel Tampa's economy.

Employment in Tampa is primarily in the tourism and services industries, although more and more high tech companies are relocating their headquarters here. New homes in the area can be found starting around $200,000. Condos are plentiful in Tampa and prices are reasonable and negotiable. Tampa has many golf course communities and large luxury home sites too.

West of Tampa is the city of Clearwater, located in Pinellas County. Clearwater is the county seat of Pinellas County and is comprised of 38 miles of land and 12 miles of water. Clearwater is home to two of the nation's top beaches, Clearwater Beach and Sand Key Beach. Clearwater, Florida is steeped in history dating back to the native peoples that inhabited this extraordinarily, beautiful peninsula located on Florida's western coast, and the Spanish explorers who first encountered them in their world explorations.

Employment in Clearwater is bright with many high tech jobs available. The education, healthcare, and manufacturing industries also fuel this cities economy. Small condo prices begin around $70,000 and small single family homes start at roughly $180,000 and can go up into the millions for large estate size waterfront property. The medium home price currently is about $250,000. There are many fantastic properties available in Clearwater for first time home buyers, those relocating from the north or for anyone wanting to upgrade their lifestyle. The cost of living is estimated to be some 5% less than the national average for costs of living.

St. Petersburg, also located in Pinellas County, Florida is most often referred to by its shorter moniker: St. Pete. This city has approximately 59 miles of premium land and about 73 miles of water. The buildings throughout this city display some of the most spectacularly detailed architecture and craftsmanship to be found anywhere else. Downtown's waterfront not only adds charm to this city, it is where you can board a boat to take in some dolphin watching for a fun-filled day. Tourism, education, and healthcare are just some of the employment opportunities in St. Pete. New homes and condos can be found starting at just over $150,000 depending on the area. There are many luxurious waterfront homes in St. Pete and many retirement areas as well.

The whole of Tampa Bay is well served by the world-class air transportation found at Tampa International, and Clearwater / St. Pete Airports. Railways, bridges, and roadways also serve residents and tourist.

The trio of Tampa, Clearwater, and St. Petersburg with its combined pristine coastlines, sandy beaches, and the infusion of each city's own unique flavors, creates a treasure chest of gemstones that sparkle brilliantly under Florida's sun-kissed, semi-tropical horizon.

Bob Lipply is a top Real Estate Broker Associate in the Tampa Real Estate area. He and his team have been helping families relocate to Florida and on the selling end get top dollar for their homes with great success. Lipply Real Estate also specializes in Clearwater Real Estate, visit his website where you can search the MLS for up to date available homes for sale.

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